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# Upload your data to the portal

## These articles will take you through the basic steps to upload your data to your portal.

### [Upload data](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/upload-data-to-the-cartovista-server?hsLang=en)

Vector layers, raster layers or data tables can be uploaded to the portal and then be used in several maps. You can check [here](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/data-types-supported?hsLang=en)the data formats supported on the platform.

### [Set parameters for your data](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/set-the-unique-id?hsLang=en)

On the portal, you can rename your dataset, define its unique identifier and access the attribute table, or any joined data table.

### [Edit the attribute data table of your layer](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/change-a-field-name-and-data-type?hsLang=en)

You can edit each column's name and data type.

### [Work with Grid Layers](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/features?hsLang=en#grid-layers)

Learn how to [upload raster data](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/manage-raster-grid-data-on-the-cartovista-server?hsLang=en), [create time-series](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/create-raster-grid-time-series?hsLang=en) with grid layers, [integrate them in maps](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/create-a-map-with-raster-grid-layers?hsLang=en) and use specific grid [analysis tools](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/analyze-raster-grid-layers?hsLang=en) in your maps.<https://knowledge.cartovista.com/how-to-publish-my-map?hsLang=en>

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    - [Add your data](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/quick-start?hsLang=en#add-your-data)
    - [Get your dataset ready](https://knowledge.cartovista.com/quick-start?hsLang=en#get-your-dataset-ready)
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